Myths of the Midwest

The mall. The epitome of the millennial experience. A physical space where youth gathered to hang, buy stuff, go on dates, and loiter legally. Not only did it serve those purposes, but it helped shape musical taste, interactions and personal style. Crazy to think they were extremely relevant not to long ago… We’re joined by our old drummer and good friend, Dustin Hackworth, for this almost 2 hours...

With the internet becoming more commercially accessible, the access to software becomes easier. Millennials start to experiment with software such as Digital Audio Workstations. New sounds and ideas around production are pushed to their very limits. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit issapartylabel.substack.com

The 2000’s to 10’s helped solidify Chicago even further as the leader in innovating electronic music into new sonic territories. Footwork was becoming global, and the seeds of deconstructed club were planted in the Windy City. This was a monumental time for the birth place of House, and serving as a incubator for what has dominated the zeitgeist of electronic music today. Convertible Ashley joins...

Rock music really defined mine and Adam’s childhood. It’s what led us to start a band while also diversifying our taste in different music genres. This episode is more intimate and personal as we reflect on the bands and sub-genres that had a tremendous impact on us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit issapartyl...

Chicago, the second city, the birthplace of House Music, Juke, and Footwork, the epicenter of the Midwestern emo, hardcore punk, and metalcore scene. The former home base of Pitchfork, and underground parties. I think you get the idea. This next episode features guests Saint Icky and Steve Noah two life long Chicagoans who have seen all the changes the city has been through within the past two dec...

The Twin Cites is a dominant force in terms of visual and music culture. MPLS Pop Punk develops a unique style and voice as a cultural leader in the upper midwest. Up and coming musicians discover creative tools that help inspire them to become the next generation of designers and community leaders. LA (by way of Minneapolis) creative, Eric Gorvin reminisces with us about the days when your hairst...

Broadband internet was becoming more accessible to American families. The internet, at the time, was considerably the digital wild west. This was also a time that helped shape culture, music and content consumption. Remember coding your profile page in CSS? … Adam and I reminisce over the early days of social media compared to how it is today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

It's the early to mid-2000s. We had just discovered nu-metal and were entering our screamo phase. Our pin-ups were mainly guitar gear catalogues. And, Its was a formative era for the scenester… Join us with our guest and good friend, Casey Nelson, as we explore topics and memories that shaped our ideas about culture, musical taste, and community. This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...